Extrusion Operator

Pactiv Evergreen•Mineralwells, WV

22d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Extrusion Operator Associate | HIRING IMMEDIATELY NIGHT SHIFT |Mineral Wells, WV Available Shift 6:00pm-6:00am NIGHT SHIFT 2x2x3 schedule APPLY ONLINE! Compensation: Starting pay rate from $17 per hour -Paid Weekly- plus $1 shift differential! Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Prescription drug coverage 401K with a company match New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details) Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts Corporate discounts Summary: This position is responsible for operating and troubleshooting Extruders. Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

Requirements

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in Extrusion.
Must be able to accurately input all formulas and recipes into a computer console.
Ability to work in a team environment and provide support to other departments to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

Tapes end of extruded article to reel spindle and starts machine that winds material onto revolving spindle.
Measures extruded article with measuring wheel and cuts it to specified length, using a knife.
Removes roll from spindle with a forklift and weighs roll on scale. Records length and weight on shipping tag.
Saws scrap tubes and rods into lengths for grinding in hammer mill.
May mix thermoplastic materials, according to formula, for feeding extrusion machine.
Set up extrusion machine by inputting information into a computer console, set roll gaps to precise sizes, and ensures quality control is production grade.
Monitor all extrusion machines to ensure that all working parts are in alignment.
Troubleshoots all areas and working parts of the extrusion machine.
Installs dies, mandrels, containers, heating coils, press tools, extrusion heads, and run out bridging in press, using hand tools.
Regulates rate of extrusion to prevent metal rupture and adherence of metal to container walls.
Record data, such as crew time, number of billets used, and items processed.
Housekeeping daily.
Other duties may be assigned.